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DISCOVERY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

2935 NORTH GOLDEN ROD DRIVE, IDAHO FALLS, ID, 83401

Top 10% School in IDAHO

Ranked 40 of 217 in IDAHO

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About DISCOVERY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Discovery Elementary School is a public school in Idaho Falls, ID, which is in a mid-sized suburb. Discovery Elementary School has 624 students and serves grades PK-6. At Discovery Elementary School, 59% of students did well enough in math and 73% did well enough in reading. The ratio of students to teachers is 20:1, which is the same as the district's. There are 43% girls and 57% boys in the student body. One-third of the students at the school come from low-income families. There are 32 full-time teachers and 1 full-time school counselor who work full-time. Idaho Elementary Schools ranks Discovery Elementary School as number 44. This measure shows that the school did better in both math and reading than the district. In the Bonneville Joint District, 54% of students who took the reading test scored at or above the proficient level, and 41% of students who took the math test scored at or above that level.

DISCOVERY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Contact Information

Address

2935 NORTH GOLDEN ROD DRIVE, IDAHO FALLS, ID, 83401

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Phone

(208) 552-7711

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 59%
Reading 73%
State average proficiency is 59% in Math and 73% in Reading.
32
Full-time Teachers
19 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
624
Total Students
$61688
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 40 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at DISCOVERY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM to 3:15 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 84.29%
Asian 0.8%
Hispanic 12.98%
Black 0%
Two+ Races 1.28%
Native Am. 0.32%
White
84.29%
Asian
0.8%
Hispanic
12.98%
Black
0%
Two+ Races
1.28%
Native Am.
0.32%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 624
42.63%
266 Female
57.37%
358 Male

Student Population

624 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

624 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The school recently started a new program called "Together Tuesday," which is meant to bring students and families together through shared meals, cultural activities, and activities that build community. Parents have recently said that the school is committed to giving its students a well-rounded, supportive, and high-quality place to learn.

FAQ

Q1. Does Discovery Elementary School support learning in science, technology, engineering, and math?

Ans. Yes, teachers use hands-on lessons to combine science and technology.

Q2. How does the school help kids grow emotionally?

Ans. Social-emotional curricula teach things like how to control your emotions and understand other people's feelings.

Q3. Are there chances for enrichment?

Ans. Students can join clubs for art, reading, or science.

Q4. How does the school talk to its students?

Ans. Families get news through apps, email, and school newsletters.

Q5. Does Discovery encourage learning outside?

Ans. Areas for recess and seasonal activities help kids grow physically.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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